Heart, soul and stomach, these foods were made for one another.
Peggy Grodinsky
Staff Writer
Peggy Grodinsky has been the food editor at the Portland Press Herald since 2014. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a now-defunct national magazine that was published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle, seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York, and a (magical) year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” (2017) and “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” (2008).
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Dine Out Maine: Of Whips, Spoons and Cuisinarts
The Robertsons: If you live in Maine and love to cook, you should know their name. For almost 25 years, the couple ran Portland’s premiere kitchenware store.
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Some of us love trash, and some of us love beets…
Happy Valentine’s, Oscar the Grouch (and the rest of you, too). Please sing along!
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: When you plant a tree or shrub, get to the root of the matter
Healthy root systems are key to growing a successful plant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Of Black History month and their work, Black and brown artists say, ‘it’s complicated’
The annual tribute is a double-edged sword. Maine artists wrestle with whether it’s a celebration or maybe a sidelining.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Low in fat, high in protein, tofu is delicious, too
These two recipes are reliable kitchen workhorses.
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Green Plate Special: Mix and match chowder rules
As long as you’ve got the key components – the broth, the star, the chunk and the thickener – you can make chowder of any sort.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Southern pine beetles are not an immediate threat, the experts say, but they are a cause for concern
The invasive beetles have been spotted in Maine and could be a harbinger of other damaging bugs to come.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
In a new year, is it time for some new skills? These cooking classes can help
Even in a pandemic, the options are good and various, and range from croissant-making to sushi rolling.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan lunches restart in Portland’s elementary schools, making the district a national leader
Despite challenges from supply chain disruptions, staff shortages and the pandemic, the food services director says her team continues to refine the options.